ACROSTIC: “WHERE LOVE REMAINS” BY STEPHEN AYODELE AYINMODE

M — Monisolami meets me as I am,

O — Opens her heart without judgment,

M — Mends me with          patience,

S — Sees my flaws without turning away,

I — Ignores the urge to                 leave,

E — Endures, and stays.

M — Monisolami mirrors my truth,

O — Owns my pain as her own,

M — Makes room for my excesses,

S — Stands firm in love,

I — In quiet understanding,

E — Ever present.

M — Monisolami marks my worth,

O — Overlooks my shortcomings,

M — Moves closer when I falter,

S — Sees all of me,

I — In patience and grace,

E — Endlessly stays.

M — Monisolami, my safe place,

O — One who knows me deeply,

M — Mindful of my flaws,

S — Still chooses me,

I — In love that does not waver,

E — Every time.

M — Monisolami, more than understanding,

O — Open beyond measure,

M — Mercy in human form,

S — Steadfast in knowing me,

I — In all my seasons,

E — Enduringly present.

© STEPHEN AYODELE AYINMODE 

-Nigeria

This acrostic poem, where each stanza spells out "MOMSIE," is a tender ode to a mother figure, Monisolami, celebrating her unconditional love and acceptance. With repetitive, heartfelt lines, the poem explores themes of vulnerability, grace, and endurance—highlighting how she meets imperfections with patience, mirrors truths without judgment, and stays steadfast through all "seasons." The language is intimate and spiritual, portraying her as a "safe place," "mercy in human form," and a presence that "endures, and stays." The structure reinforces the depth of this unwavering love, making it a touching tribute.